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Join us for three days of learning, connecting, and celebrating at Main Street Now 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 7 – 9.
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Join us in our work to advance shared prosperity, create strong economies, and improve quality of life in downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts.
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Join local leaders and experts in commercial district stewardship from across the country for three days of insightful education sessions, unique special events, immersive mobile workshops, and memorable experiences in Philadelphia.
From downtowns in rural places to commercial corridors in cities, the Main Street Now Conference offers time-tested approaches, new techniques, and opportunities to exchange ideas designed to help your team address pressing issues impacting your community.
Registration is open! Members receive a discount. Find more about membership here >
Early Bird (ends February 4*): $465 Member, $655 Non-Member
Regular (ends March 31*): $565 Member, $755 Non-Member
On-site (April 6 – 9): $775 Member and Non-Member
One Day: $399 Online, $425 On-site
Civic Leader: $200 Online, $225 On-site
Student: $200 Online, $225 On-site
Conference Venue
The majority of conference sessions will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. Mobile workshops, select sessions, and some special events will be held at offsite venues. Learn more about the agenda here >
Conference Hotel
Room blocks for conference attendees are available at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, at a special rate of $259 per night (plus taxes and fees). Learn more and book your reservation here >
About Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107
At the heart of City Center, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown makes the entire city easily accessible. Amenities include spacious and welcoming rooms, free Wifi, a fitness center and indoor pool, and an on-site restaurant/bar, bowling alley, arcade, and art gallery. Preview the hotel >
Between sessions, enjoy local shops, eateries, and attractions in downtown Philadelphia and surrounding neighborhoods. Come early or extend your stay to explore national historic sites and cultural districts, vibrant parks, dynamic public art, incredible food, and more in Philly. Check out must-see places and experiences here >
From inspiring plenaries and immersive mobile workshops to engaging education sessions and interactive courses, the Main Street Now 2025 schedule will feature 100+ opportunities for local leaders to strengthen networks, gain new skills, and find solutions to issues impacting their communities. Check out the agenda here >
Main Street Now 2025 is a conference of the Main Street America and co-hosted by Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development and Pennsylvania Downtown Center.
With T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grant program, up to 100 small towns receive placemaking project funding of up to $50,000 each.
Join us for our annual conference — and the largest convening of Main Street professionals — in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.